Continent |
North America |
Country |
Florida (USA) |
Next Big City |
Miami, Ft. Lauderdale |
Next Town |
Hollywood |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rescue, Parking |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Choppy waves, size depends on the wind strength and general swell. But normally small.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Bystanders, Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
Medium sized, sandy beach. A marked zone for water sports right at the beach access. To both sides of the zone many beach goers during weekends. A small obstacle right in the middle of the beach, and the lifeguard's hut.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty, Normal |
Normally warm and sunny. During winter it can get colder with cold fronts, then anything between shorts and long wetsuit will be used.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NE, SE |
Main Direction: |
NE, SE |
Best winds during winter with fronts. Look out for squalls with dangerous gusts.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Exit I-95 at Sheridan Street and drive east until you hit the beach. Turn left after the bridge onto N Ocean Dr. Then after a short drive turn right onto Custer St. (oneway). Drive to its end, turn left (oneway) onto N Surf Rd and next left onto Meade St (oneway). Here you can park. Pay the meter.
Rules |
Zones |
Enter and exit the water at the marked area. Ride at least 100 yards away from the beach, in the deep water which can be clearly seen. If you cannot stay upwind, do not kite here (kiteboarding is on probation at this spot). Ask the locals and lifeguards for further rules.
Little nightlife at the weekend in Hollywood. Otherwise drive to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami Beach.
